2017 Marine Corps Ball
Just a head’s up so that you can mark your calendars now!! The 2017 Marine Corps Ball will be held, 11 November, at the Elk’s Club in Savoy Il. We will post more information as it is finalized. Here’s to… Continue Reading
Welcome to our new Detachment officers!
On 16 March, 2017, the Detachment installed four newly elected officers as follows: Commandant: Bob Kappes, Senior Vice Commandant: Mike “Gunny” Fitzgerald, Paymaster: Jesse Allen, and Adjutant: Ron Castle. Welcome to your new positions gentlemen!
Thank You!!
We would like to thank all who supported us at our Pork Chop Sandwich fundraiser held at the Champaign Sam’s Club this past Saturday, 15 April, as you made it a success. Thanks also goes out to the Detachment members… Continue Reading
2017 Kick-off Gun Raffle
We are kicking off 2017 with a raffle consisting of five guns. One gun per winning ticket drawn. Tickets are $10 each and only 500 will be sold. Winners will be drawn after the last ticket is sold. Please see… Continue Reading
Join Us at the Texas Roadhouse!
The Richard L. Pittman Detachment #1231 of the Marine Corps League has partnered up with the Texas Roadhouse of Champaign to help us raise funds to support our primary mission. On Sunday, February 12th from 11:00 – 4:00, Champaign, IL… Continue Reading
Marine in Need
It has been brought to our attention that there is a Marine in need. He has had to undergo a serious medical procedure, which has left him unable to return to work for an extended period of time. While the… Continue Reading
241st Marine Corps Birthday Ball
Cocktail hour begins at 1700 (5:00pm), followed by the cake cutting ceremony at 1800 (6:00pm). Dinner will be served at 1900 (7:00pm) Menu choices are as follows: 10oz Prime Rib (cooked medium rare) Chicken Marsala Peppercorn Crusted Salmon … Continue Reading
Bike Raffle Winners
Below is a list of all winners from Saturday’s raffle drawing. Congratulations to those who won, and thank you to everyone who bought tickets in support of the Center for Wounded Veterans in Higher Education, Gold Star Family Memorial Monument –… Continue Reading
Time Is Running Out
Time is running out to get tickets for your chance to win a brand new 2016 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide FLHXSE. We are raising funds to help support the Center for Wounded Veterans and the Gold Stat Memorial Monument at Oak… Continue Reading
Ray Elliot on Jim Turpin’s ‘Penny for Your Thoughts’
Ray Elliot of the Richard L. Pittman Detachment of the Marine Corps League spoke about our upcoming raffle to help support the Center for Wounded Veterans and the Gold Stat Memorial Monument at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield where Abraham… Continue Reading